5K Run
3.12 mi mapped
5K Course
Utopia Turkey Trot
RegisterTurkey Trot · Nov 26, 2026→The Chase
The Chase
Is Everything.
Running, cycling, and endurance events built around the pursuit of something personal. Whatever Utopia means to you, there's something worth chasing.
Live
The Chase Is Yours.
Surface
Road · Gravel · Trail
Distances
5K · Ultra · Relay
Based In
Utopia, Texas
Definition
utopia
/yo͞oˈtōpēə/
Noun.no place·ou- + topos
"No place." Sir Thomas More coined the word to describe a perfect, unreachable world.
But we don't look for it on a map. We chase it in the moments where the noise fades, the pace locks in, and the mind finds perfect clarity.
Utopia isn't a destination you arrive at. It's the version of yourself you become along the way.
01 / The company
A Different Kind
Of Pursuit.
Chasing Utopia Race Co. creates running, cycling, and endurance events for people who find something meaningful in the effort.
Our purpose is to create events that give people the opportunity to discover that for themselves.
The Personal Pursuit
We believe the experience of racing is deeply personal.
Some are motivated by competition, others by exploration, achievement, or the simple freedom of being outside. There's no single definition of what makes the experience worthwhile. It's up to you to find it.
02 / Upcoming races
Find Your Next Race.
From community 5Ks to gravel cycling and endurance racing, our events are designed for different distances, disciplines, and ambitions.
Whatever brings you to the start line, what you take away from the experience is yours to define.
Next up5K1 MileFamilySpectator Approved
Thanksgiving 2026
Turkey Trot
Thanksgiving Morning In Utopia
A Thanksgiving 5K and 1-mile event starting and finishing at Utopia Square, with coffee and time together after the finish. Runners, walkers, and families are welcome.
Register →03 / Featured event · Nov 26, 2026
Utopia Turkey Trot
Our inaugural event brings runners, walkers, families, and friends together for a Thanksgiving morning 5K and 1-mile walk.
Whether you're chasing a personal best, starting a new tradition, or simply enjoying a morning outside, there's a place for you at the start line.
November 26, 2026 · Utopia, Texas
Run of morning
Bib Pickup
Wednesday at 5:00 PM at Bluum Digital, 343 Main Street.
Registration
Adults
Shirt, medal & turkey hat
Ages 13–18
Medal & turkey hat
12 & under
Medal
Same price for the 5K and 1 Mile.
Register →Bib pickup
Bluum Digital
343 Main Street
Wed 5:00 PM · Thu 7:30 AM
Race-day registration available
8:00 AM | Start
The Start Line
Join us at Utopia Square at 8:00 AM for the 5K run or 1-mile walk. Every pace has a place here.
8:30 AM | Coffee & Refreshments
A Little Post-Race Celebration
Stick around after the finish for coffee, refreshments, and a chance to celebrate the morning together.
9:00 AM | Awards
Celebrating The Finish
We'll recognize our top three overall 5K finishers at 9:00 AM and celebrate a morning well spent.
Start & Finish
Both distances start and finish at Utopia Square. Pick up your race bib at Bluum Digital, 343 Main Street.
Distances
Whether you're chasing a personal best or enjoying the morning at your own pace, choose the 5K or 1-mile walk.
Included
Every participant receives a finisher medal. Race shirts are included with adult entries, with merch available at the finish.
Awards
We'll recognize the top three overall 5K finishers, along with a Best Dressed award for a little extra fun.
Strollers & Dogs
Bring the whole crew. Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome, so nobody has to miss out on the morning.
Weather
The race is planned for rain or shine. Any weather-related cancellation or refund updates will be shared with participants.
The Courses
5K Run & 1-Mile Walk
Start & finish: Utopia Square
1-Mile Walk
1.04 mi mapped
1 Mile Course
Utopia Turkey Trot
Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile
Adults $35 · Ages 13–18 $10 · 12 & under free · Race-day registration available
04 / Register · Turkey Trot
See You
At The Start.
Register for the Utopia Turkey Trot.
5K Run & 1-Mile Walk
Adults: $35
Ages 13–18: $10
12 & Under: Free
Finisher medal for everyone. Adults get a race shirt and turkey hat; ages 13–18 get a turkey hat.
Included
- Finisher medal for every runner
- Race shirt and turkey hat for adults; turkey hat for ages 13–18
- Coffee and refreshments at the finish
- Awards for the top three overall 5K finishers
Good to know
- Strollers and dogs on leash welcome
- Day-of registration opens at 7:30 AM
- Refunds only if weather cancels the race
05 / Merch
Gear For The Chase.
Merch will be available in person at the event. Final designs and pricing will be shared closer to race day.
Running Cap
Charcoal / Bone
Available At The Event
Bucket Hat
Brick / Bone
Available At The Event
Race Tee
Cream / Brick
Available At The Event
Water Bottle
Charcoal / Bone
Available At The Event
05 / The experience
More Than
A Finish Line.
Why We Race
There's something about endurance that makes room for everything else to fall away. The repetition, the effort, the changing landscape, and the moments when you're completely focused on what's in front of you.
We create events that make space for those experiences, whether it's your first 5K or a distance you've spent months preparing to take on.
The experience is yours. So is the meaning you find in it.
Join The Movement.
This is bigger than racing. It's a community built around using the miles to clear your mind, decide what matters, and go after it. Upcoming races, registration announcements, and new ways to find your own utopia.